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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

crown-wearing

"The crown that showed no dignity He wore."-Jeremy Camp, This Man

Mrs. H,When's the last time you donned that crown? When's the last time you stepped out on faith and followed that nudge inside to approach someone who was noticeably hurting? When's the last time you put someone else's priority/desires over your own? When's the last time you were laughed at because of a "Jesus comment?" When's the last time you prayed over your food in front of others, outside of the home? When's the last time you asked a non-believing co-worker if there was anything you could pray for them about? When's the last time you knocked on a neighbor's door that you haven't met yet? Don't be afraid to lose that dignity and walk in His shoes.

Just challenging myself today and hoping you, too, will take a little time to contemplate when you last picked up His crown.

2 comments:

I can't tell you the number of times as a mom out in public with my handicapped child, struggling, when some kind person came over and made a KIND comment, understanding some of what I was feeling...

I love kids ... and I love to notice when kids are behaving! So when we go out to a meal and I see a lovely family with the kids being polite to the waitress and others, I always like to go up and give them a kudos for being so polite and compliment mom and/or dad for a job well done. Encouragement - it honors Christ's purpose.

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."(Ephesians 6:10-13)

You are as much serving God in looking after your own children, training them up in God's fear, minding the house, and making your household a church for God as you would be if you had been called to lead an army to battle for the Lord of Hosts. ~Charles Spurgeon

About Me

I'm the wife (since '01) to a wonderful, creative, honest man who is a former youth pastor (turned banker out of necessity). I'm also the mommy of 4 children: 2 on earth and 2 in heaven. My daughter, "Lynn," was born in 7/2003. I miscarried at 11 wks. in 9/2006. My son, "Nathan," was delivered stillborn at 36 wks. in 5/2008. We welcomed our precious "rainbow baby" "Zane" to our family in 11/2009. Despite the spots of quicksand in my life, I try to live each moment graciously, thankful that God's blessings are abundant! The joy and hope that can be found in Him is amazing and leaves me filled with His peace.